Flower Longhorn vs Mascarene Island Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Longhorn | Mascarene Island Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyta quadrimaculata | Thalassothemis marchali |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 40-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Mauritius, Reunion Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Flower Longhorn
A robust yellow longhorn beetle with four black spots on its elytra. It is a common visitor to umbelliferous flowers in northern forests.
Did You Know?
Despite being a beetle it is frequently mistaken for a wasp due to its yellow and black patterning.
Mascarene Island Dragonfly
A skimmer dragonfly endemic to Mauritius and Reunion in the Mascarene Islands. It patrols ponds and streams in remaining forest habitats.
Did You Know?
Habitat loss from invasive plants has dramatically reduced its breeding sites on both islands.